Dance Dance Revolution Universe 3

Lore & Background

Dance Dance Revolution Universe 3 Chinese Music Special Edition (熱舞革命宇宙3 中文曲特别版 Rèwǔ Gémìng Yǔzhòu sān Zhōngwén qū Tèbié Bǎn) is a special release of Dance Dance revolution 3 by Konami for the Xbox 360 in the Asian region. It was released on May 12, 2009, as a stand-alone game and a bundle containing a dance pad controller. Universe 3 Chinese Music Special Edition is based on the North American release of Dance Dance Revolution Universe 3 with 21 additional songs added to the game. The new music is localized to Hong Kong and Taiwanese artists and groups.

Reader's Guide

Dance Dance Revolution Universe 3 Chinese Music Special Edition will include the standard Dance Dance Revolution gameplay formula as well as new features first introduced in Dance Dance Revolution Universe 3 released in North America in 2008. DJ mode allows players to edit the music included in the game to create their own mixes. Quest mode, first seen in Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 4, lets players travel from locale to locale competing in dance offs with computer controlled dancers. As players progress through their quest, new songs and other items are unlocked for use in-game. Edit Mode allows players to make their own steps for a chosen song or make a video background for a chosen song.

Did You Know?

• The Chinese Music Special Edition was announced in late 2008 by Konami Digital Entertainment Limited, Konami's Hong Kong based subsidiary.
• An official site stated that Chinese Music Special Edition would contain 60 English songs in addition to 20 exclusive Chinese pop songs from Hong Kong and Taiwan.
• The game was originally intended to be released before Christmas of 2008 and was delayed until May 2009.
• Songs mentioned on the back of the box but not available in the game include 'It Takes Two', 'Shake Your Groove Thing', 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)', 'Tainted Love', and 'Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger'.